I was born in Eugene, Oregon but moved around from Georgia, to California, to Michigan, to Massachusetts, and finally back to Oregon. I earned a BA in philosophy at the university of Redlands in southern California but was disinterested in the job prospects that it afforded me. For a time after graduating, I worked at an insurance brokerage but found it to be unfulfilling. After trying several different professions out, I started working at a small private practice veterinary clinic in Eugene. It was there that I finally discovered that I have a passion for helping animals and for veterinary medicine.
My wife and I then moved back to Massachusetts for her to attend vet school at Tufts University in Grafton MA. I followed suit and got a job as an animal care attendant there. After working for a little over two years, I had gained the knowledge and skills to begin work as a technician. Despite the challenging, and at times hectic atmosphere, I was still happy to have the opportunity to work with a huge variety of different animals.
When my wife graduated as a DVM, she was accepted into a residency position at OHSU in Portland. I bid farewell to Massachusetts again and found work at the Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital. I hope to continue to learn and grow as a technician and meet many wonderful new animals and people!
I enjoy watching movies, listening to audiobooks, drawing, and playing video games with my friends around the country.